However, for the past few days the meteorologists were warning about potential severe weather in the afternoon (heavy rain, strong wind, very large hail, and possible tornadoes). To us the key word was potential, so we decided not to worry about it. However we did decide to utilize a parking garage some distance away and travel downtown on the Metrolink light rail to keep the car safe just in case the forecasters were correct.
Soccer games don't stop for normal precipitation, and umbrellas are banned in the stadium, so we both brought rain jackets. It was a good thing we did, because on the walk to the stadium it started raining. We pulled out the jackets. Ten minutes later it stopped, and by the time the game started it was sunny. I realized that I hadn't used sunscreen and worried about burning.
I decided to wear a cat shelter logo shirt, but was in the tiny minority that did not have some type of City logo clothing on. However, the shirt was a nice way for other volunteers to identify me. Today's opponent was Austin, represented on the scoreboard as ATX. Tony eventually figured out the initials stood for Austin Texas. Our seats were close to the diehard fan supporters section, where the groups waved flags, sang, chanted, and beat drums during the entire game.
After the first half City was down by one goal. Ten minutes into the second half an announcement was made that there was thunder in the area and play would stop until it passed. The total delay ended up being about 50 minutes. After the game resumed City tried their best, but lost the game 0-1. Tony and I agreed we still had a great time.
Five years ago today: Rules From The Male Side
Sounds fun
ReplyDeleteSounds like you prepared and still enjoyed the game.
ReplyDeleteIt's Judee. I forgot to sign in
DeleteEven with the rain issues it was a blast.
DeleteI love soccer - you were lucky to have the opportunity. We have a fine ice storm here. But at least, so far we have power. The Ontario Hydro trucks have been out all this last week clearing trees that were dangerously close to the wires and it seems to have paid off. But farther west from here they are in the icy dark. We have been lucky. Now if they get some sand on the road, we will be in clover. Figuratively speaking, that is.
ReplyDeleteThanks to some way above average temperatures a couple of weeks ago I wrote winter off. However, it didn't get the memo and keeps coming back. At least in our area there's been no winter precipitation.
Delete"sang, chanted, and beat drums"
ReplyDeleteEarplugs next time?
I probably should, but after many years of loud concerts and bars I don't know what good it would do....
DeleteRed is the colour of the local supporters, is it? It looks very festive. The atmosphere must have been electric.
ReplyDeleteThe actual color is called City red. There's a lot of magenta in it, and depending on the lighting it can almost be mistaken for a shade of dark pink.
DeleteI'm glad you had a good time despite the rain.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, even with a 50 min delay. I would say RED was the color that day...glad y'all enjoyed...
ReplyDeleteDo you have foster cats right now?
ReplyDeleteWe've had the same foster cat since last spring. He's made a lot of social progress, but I'm not sure what standards the shelter is looking for before he goes on the adoption page of the website. When that happens he will stay in our house until someone reaches out.
DeleteNice to hear you still had a good time.. even with the delay and loss.
ReplyDeleteSoccer games are a lot of fan. I have been to several at Salt Lake City and people get into it. Glad it went well for you and the hubby.
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